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Yes they are. The S Yes they are. The South African government gave us 2 years to exit the industry. They never gave any specific dates but in broad terms 2024 will be the first year and 2025 will be the second ( and final ) year you will be able to hunt lions.

To all our previous clients. Thank you for the kind words. It is much appreciated. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

We have also done a few handgun hunts in the past. With over 6 000 head of game there is plenty of opportunities for walk and stalk. Vegetation is savannah with some areas of thick bush so lots of cover to get real close. If our bow hunters can get close enough with walk and stalk we can get a...

Karl is a great outfitter. My son worked for him for a few months to gain experience in dangerous game. He runs a fantastic operation. Somebody will have a great hunt. I am almost tempted to book the hunt for myself.

Hello Nutterman Welcome to the site. Lots of information here and it can certainly be overwhelming. We are a family run operation and only book one safari at a time. We believe in personal attention and clients have an exclusive experience with us. We have a very large privately owned game...

Hello Letzhunt In 2016 the US Fish and Wildlife service shut down the importation of lion trophies. The same thing happened with polar bear, brown hyena, bontebok, etc. where the American officials think they know more about conservation than what Canadian and South African governments know. The...

Your guess is as good as ours. Our dear minister of Nature Confusion (Barbara Greecy) has not announced a time line, which is typical of our incompetent government who makes laws but do not think of the consequences and / or how to implement it. My guess is if they say we have 2 years to exit...

We are exactly what you are looking for. We can help you with all the animals (except bushbuck) on our private game reserve in the Kalahari. Lodge is very comfortable with everything you might need. We book only one group at a time. Area is very wild (closest town is 240 km away) and very large...

So what we feared for a long time is finally becoming real. See attached below. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-30-cabinet-approves-end-to-captive-breeding-of-lions-and-rhinos/ Sincerely Hans de Klerk

We hunt several 57 to 62 inch kudu in our area (Northwest province South Africa against Botswana border). We have several free range areas in addition to our own privately owned game reserve. If you book 7 days between 1 May and 15 June (when most kudu are in rut) and just focus on kudu and...

Hello Sir During the last year or so game prices in South Africa have shot through the roof. Game prices at the game auctions are much higher than the hunting prices so smaller ranches that tend to buy in game every few weeks to hunt them in the following weeks cannot financially afford it any...

We can also accommodate you and your wife on a quality buffalo hunt on a very large area. Nice lodge with bar, swimming pool and airconditioning in all the rooms. Pick up and drop off point is Johannesburg. Lots of references. Feel free to contact us by e-mail. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Welcome to the site. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. There are lots of people on this site that are super qualified in their fields and can give you detailed information about any questions you might have. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello Beretta I think we will be an ideal fit for you and your wife. Our lodge is not 5 star (no 24 hour reception) but very comfortable with swimming pool, bar, airconditioning in all rooms, etc. We have a lady that do massages, manicures, pedicures and facials for the days your wife just want...

Welcome to AH. I still remember the first buck (blesbuck) my son hunted when he was 7. I guided him myself and he still talks about it today and he is 24 now. So keep working on those memories with your son. We do have father and son package hunts starting at $5 000 (7 days) with 4 animals...

Lion hunts are done on foot by tracking them. It is a very exciting and rewarding hunt. Each lion hunter will be accompanied by 2 licensed Dangerous Game Professionals for extra safety. The ranch and lodge are owned and operated by DEKLERK SAFARIS so you are booking directly with the land owner...

Hello Frederik All these spectacular eland were hunted on our eastern property where you hunted your lioness. We were fortunate to buy out our neighbour who retired due to age and health reasons and are in the process of adding another 4 ranches to our game reserve. You have to come and hunt...

Hello Borderer We can also accommodate you on a tracking eland hunt. We have several herds some of them only bulls in the herd. I counted 23 bulls together the other day. We have the trackers and the Kalahari sand to make tracking easier. You have to be reasonably fit to cover at least 10 miles...

We can help with buffalo. Lots of them and quite a few old ones. Open dates are middle 2 weeks of August 2024. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello NY Hunter444. Welcome to AH. Lots of good advice on this site. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello Jetjockey We can do what you are looking for. All the species mentioned including buffalo, roan and sable at reasonable prices. Over 30 species in one large open game reserve (no internal fences in the high fenced area). High fenced area is 23 160 acres and low fenced area is 50 225 acres...

We also specialise in combo hunting / photo safaris. Will send you a PM. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello MikeStaten Everything you mentioned in your post from the campfire in the evenings, the safety for you and your son, PH that takes his time with youngsters, all the animals you mentioned, some blind hunting and some walk and stalk hunting, giraffes and lions to the nice lodge is what we...

Hello GKNOX We can certainly help you with all your requirements. We have 2 lodges. Our western lodge is in a free range area. We own 8 ranches and 6 of them is free range. Send me an e-mail if you need more information. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello Gearguywb We can certainly help you and your friend with all the animals you mentioned in once place. We also do photo safaris if your wife does not wish to hunt. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hello @Beauceron We can certainly Meet all the requirements you have. We are located in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa, close to the Botswana border. There is a small border town called Bray that is about 35 km away. We pick up all our clients in Johannesburg. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

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Hello JT300 We specialise in hunting and photo safari combo's. We have 2 very nice lodges that will satisfy any lady client. We have different photo safari packages that we can offer you. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Welcome to the site Etsonaut We will also be at the SCI convention in Nashville. Stop by our booth for a drink and a chat. Booth number 1654. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Welcome aboard Allen. Fire away if you need more info about Africa. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Hi EarlT We can certainly help you with a quality buffalo hunt in South Africa. We are also at the SCI convention is Nashville (Booth 1654) so stop by anytime for a drink and a chat. I have hunted in Argentina 7 times and can give you some pointers in the right direction for red stag. Have fun...

We will see you there at SCI # 1654

Hello Tundra Tiger We can certainly be of assistance to you. We have one of the largest areas for lion hunts in South Africa. Lodge is in the middle of hunting area so no long road trips every morning or evening. Start hunting from the lodge. No internal fences just one large open hunting area...

Thanks for the kind words guys. We are getting ready for our 3 rd day at Dallas Safari Club convention. Two weeks from now in Nashville for the Safari Club International convention. To all our previous clients - Thank you for the support. We appreciate you. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

We can certainly also help with all the species mentioned on one large private game reserve. Lodge is very comfortable and situated in the middle of hunting area so no driving to other "concessions". All the species mentioned on your list plus many more available in the same game reserve...

Hello Beauceron We will be able to help you. Just send us an e-mail. Thank you to our wonderful clients of previous years who always have a good word for us. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Welcome Paul_Mauser You will find a wealth of information on this site. So much info so do your research. If you want to meet some of the outfitters face to face then come to the Dallas Safari Club Convention January 11 to 14, 2024 at the Kay Bayley convention centre. You are welcome to drop in...

De Klerk Safaris is situated in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. They own several different ranches totaling 73, 385 acres with more than 6,000 heads of game in 30 different species. De Klerk Safaris believes in giving their clients a truly wild African experience. De Klerk Safaris is famous...

Hello Joseph 61 We can certainly help you out with buffalo and plains game. We will be at Dallas Safari Club Convention (Booth 3247) as well as SCI Convention in Nashville (Booth 1654) if you want to meet us in person and discuss different options. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

Welcome Gary. This is the perfect site for research. Once you know what you want you can start making a short list of your favourite places (outfitters). Then come to one of the safari conventions to meet your outfitters in person to see if you are compatible with each other. Come and see us at...

Welcome Martin I am also an avid Mauser fan (but of the older rifles and actions). The new Mausers does not interest me at all. If we can be of any assistance with your search for a safari destination feel free to ask. Sincerely Hans de Klerk

I wish we could help out but have a safari from November 7 to 17. I am sure there are many other outfitters on this site that can help out. Good luck. Hans

Hello Aaron We will also be able to help you with some package hunts. Just send us an e-mail. Regarding 375 Ruger Fan and Mark Biggerstaff's comments above: I agree with you gentlemen if you are talking about the eastern half of the country. Out here in the Kalahari April and May are my 2...

Welcome Motorhead I used to do long range shooting here in South Africa called Bisley shooting. Everybody use 7,62 (308) caliber to even the playing field. I used a single shot rifle that was built by Musgrave and this rifle was (and still is) super accurate. You are shooting from the prone...

Thank you guys for the kind words. Positive feedback like this means a lot to us. Sincerely Hans

In South Africa plains game prices (as well as buffalo) went through the roof during the course of this year. I think cull packages are going to get scarce so if you can find a cull package book it as soon as possible. Sincerely Hans de Klerk